Kettering Elementary vs Lake Arbor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kettering Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
Lake Arbor Elementary
Mitchellville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
| Measure | Kettering Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Lake Arbor Elementary Mitchellville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #829 of 879 | #667 of 879 |
| National rank | #47394 of 50,301 | #41588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 415 | 593 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 593 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 17% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Mitchellville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Arbor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.2 vs 15.5).
- •Lake Arbor Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Lake Arbor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 24%).
- •Lake Arbor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 92%).
- •Lake Arbor Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.8).
- •Lake Arbor Elementary is the larger school with 593 students compared with 415.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kettering Elementary better than Lake Arbor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Arbor Elementary ranks higher (25.2 vs 15.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kettering Elementary and Lake Arbor Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Mitchellville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kettering Elementary: 415. Lake Arbor Elementary: 593. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kettering Elementary and Lake Arbor Elementary rank in Maryland?
Kettering Elementary is 829th of 879 and Lake Arbor Elementary is 667th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).